Doha: Former Qatar national team player and Qatar SC legend Abdulaziz Hassan expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming final of the 53rd HH the Amir Cup, set to take place this Saturday at Khalifa International Stadium, as it will feature two fully deserving teams. The highly anticipated clash between Al-Gharafa and Al-Rayyan is expected to be fiercely contested, with both sides aiming for a long-awaited title win, he said. According to Qatar News Agency, Abdulaziz Hassan emphasized that the long absence of both Al-Gharafa and Al-Rayyan from HH the Amir Cup winners' podium, spanning over a decade, will serve as a strong incentive for the players to give their utmost to win the cup. He added that the final promises to be an exciting and high-stakes affair, especially with the electric atmosphere generated by a large fan turnout, which often provides players with a significant morale boost. The former player said that both teams are desperate to return to the winner's circle and this generation of players are eag er to earn the honor of lifting the trophy and leaving a legacy. He added that both sides fully deserved their place in the final through impressive runs in the current edition of the tournament. Al-Rayyan overcame league runners-up Al-Duhail in the quarterfinals, while Al-Gharafa stunned reigning league champions Al-Sadd. These results, he noted, underscore the distinct nature of knockout competitions like HH the Amir Cup, where the proper determination and strategy can outweigh league form. Abdulaziz Hassan sees the outcome of the final match to be uncertain and goal-filled from both sides, since the two teams possess the necessary tools, coaching expertise, local talent and top-tier foreign players, to challenge for the title. He pointed out Al-Rayyan's attacking prowess, led by Brazilian striker Roger Guedes, who finished as the league's top scorer with 21 goals and leads the 53rd HH the Amir Cup scoring chart with four. Al-Gharafa, on the other hand, will rely heavily on Spanish forward Joselu, who has netted three goals in this year's tournament. Reflecting on his own HH the Amir Cup journey, Abdulaziz Hassan stated that he had the honor of reaching the final three times with Qatar SC, but was never fortunate enough to claim the title. Qatar SC's first appearance was in 1988 against Al-Arabi, which lost Spound '0. In 2001, the club faced Al-Sadd and lost Spound '2, and in 2004, they returned to the final against Al-Rayyan but suffered another Spound '2 defeat. Abdulaziz Hassan concluded his statements to QNA by highlighting the unique prestige of HH the Amir Cup, calling it the crown jewel of the Qatari football season, stating that the final is always eagerly awaited, not just in Qatar but across the region. It's an event that captures wide attention and provides a fitting conclusion to the football calendar. Al-Rayyan will be appearing in the final for the 19th time in the club's history, while Al-Gharafa will be making their 13th appearance. Al-Gharafa claimed the title 7 times (1995, 1996, 1997, 199 8, 2002, 2009 and 2012), while Al-Rayyan lifted the trophy on 6 occasions (1999, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2011 and 2013).